COVID-19 Positive Care Pathways refer to the clinical guidance and support for assessing and managing people who test positive to COVID-19.
National COVID-19 care guidelines
The National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce has published evidence-based clinical guidelines to support health care professionals in caring for people with COVID-19.
The information also includes clinical flowcharts, evidence they are currently reviewing, and recommendations for preventing infection in health care workers.
View the COVID-19 – National Clinical Evidence Taskforce
COVID-19 care pathways in western Victoria
The Victorian Department of Health has announced that the Statewide COVID Positive Pathways program has been stood down as of 1 June 2023 and that there is now a range of other supports available for people living with COVID-19.
Public Health Units in the Ballarat Goldfields, Great South Coast and Wimmera Grampians sub-regions will, therefore, closed their pathways programs from 1 June. Barwon Health has advised that it will continue to operate a remote patient monitoring program for the time being for people living in the Geelong, Surf Coast and Colac areas.
Western Victoria HealthPathways have been updated with the new details:
Anyone in Victoria with a positive COVID-19 test result – via a PCR test and/or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) – can also be directed to Healthdirect on 1800 022 222. This helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The National Coronavirus Helpline is now closed. If you call the helpline, you will be redirected to Healthdirect.
See also: COVID-19 Positive Pathways resources | Department of Health
Clinical resources
RACGP resources
- COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccine resources
- Clinical care- RACGP – Clinical care
- Patient resources- RACGP – Patient resources
- Infection control- RACGP – Infection control
- Telehelath- RACGP – Telehealth
- News and updates- RACGP – Telehealth
Caring for children with COVID-19
Please note, the COVID-19 – National Clinical Evidence Taskforce also cover recommendations specific to the care of children and adolescents with COVID-19.
Other resources:
- HealthPathways COVID-19 Child Assessment and Management
- The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne Clinical Practice Guidelines – COVID-19
Information for patients
- Health Direct | COVID-19 Symptom Checker
- Health Direct | Managing COVID at home
- Your COVID Checklist – What to do if you test positive to COVID
- What to expect when you have COVID-19 (other languages)
- Managing mild COVID-19 at home with assistance from your GP
- Managing common post-COVID-19 symptoms at home
Social and financial support
National, Victoria-wide and localised support services are available for western Victoria residents with COVID-19 and/or who are required to isolate or go into quarantine.
- Services Australia – If you need payment
- Financial and other support for COVID-19
- Isolation and quarantine – extra help and support
- Tips for managing isolation
- Western District Health Service Helping Hands Program
- Ballarat Community Health Social Connections Program
- City of Greater Geelong – Frequently asked questions relating to physical and mental health support during the Coronavirus situation.
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